Healthcare. EOPA Study Set

How do you ensure that you have the right patient?

Check their full legal name and DOB

Body Mechanics

Movement and posture of body to make most efficient use of its parts, to prevent injury

Ergonomics

Applied science that tailors workers environment to best suit their needs.

Full meaning of OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Three things that support a fire

1. Oxygen

2. Fuel

3. Heat

List the six steps for providing CPR

1. Check is victim is responsive

2. Check for pulse and respirations

3. Call 911/Get AED; be prepared to tell 911 how many pts, location and conditions

4. Chest compressions

5. Give two breaths

6. Continue until pt becomes responsive or until advanced help arrives

Fomites

Non-living organisms that get infected with microorganisms

Infectious Agent

Disease causing organism or pathogen

Reservoir

Environment/place where the pathogen lives, thrives and multiplieso

CMS 1500 Form

Document used by non-institutional hcps to file for reimbursement after provision of services

CPT Code

Five digit code that described medical procedures and services performed by hcps

Cover Sheet

Required front page on a document to protect pt confidentiality

Patient Monitoring

Continuous or periodic collection of physiological pt data

Medicare

Federal health insurance for people 65 years and older, or below 65 with certain conditions

Transverse Plane

Divides the body into superior and inferior parts

Medicaid

State governed health insurance for those with low or limited income